Category: Online Classes

Cabinet has approved signing of an MoU between India and Afghanistan in education sector New Delhi: Union Cabinet, yesterday, approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Afghanistan on cooperation in the field of Human Resource Development. The MoU between the two countries will facilitate students and faculty of Educational Institutions in Afghanistan to register and use the SWAYAM Courses. SWAYAM, India’s own MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) platform offers about 2000 courses which include courses from Class 9th till Post Graduation and also for lifelong learning. The…

Railway Recruitment 2018: RPF Constable Jobs, Know How To Apply New Delhi: 798 vacancies will be filled by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force, online registration for which will begin on January 1. Applications have been invited from eligible male and female candidates for the post of Constable (Ancillary) in different trades for vacancies available under various zones of RPF. Applicants must have cleared class 10 exam from a recognized board and must be in the age group of 18-25 years. Those awaiting the final result are…

If you work in marketing, tech, or really any industry, change is the only constant. So, the idea that education stops upon earning a certain number of credits is just plain silly. But while most of us can acknowledge the benefits of becoming a lifelong learner, it can be hard to find the time or the money to head back to school. Luckily, there are plenty of online courses that allow you to level up your skills in just about any topic you could think of. With that in mind, here…

Emraan Hashmi says that the formal education system of India is not good enough for the growth of young minds. Actor Emraan Hashmi, who is playing the lead role in the forthcoming film Cheat India, says that the formal education system of India is not good enough for the growth of young minds and believes that such education cannot be a prerequisite for success. Asked what’s his opinion on the relevance of formal education, Emraan told IANS here: “I know some of the stupidest people on earth who had great…

Growing bromeliads, orchids, and other tropical plants in north Florida is easy during the warmer months. In fact, most tropical plants do well right into fall. Many gardeners think about building a greenhouse to protect their precious tropical plants, but often put it off. Now, it is nearly December and the chance of a hard freeze in the weather forecast is increasing. A sense of dread falls over us as we start to haul our tender plants into the garage and then back out once it warms up, only to…

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Learn something new this Black Friday with deals on e-learning courses. Shutterstock Black Friday is notorious for deep sales on big-ticket items like mattresses and tech, and big-box retailers slashing prices across all categories. While there are some pretty great deals on products, some of the best deals out there aren’t on physical products at all. E-learning platforms are becoming increasingly popular…

Photo: Nik MacMillan This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Growing up was when many of us fostered a life-long love of learning. For just as many, however, formal schooling stopped in our early twenties. But this fact doesn’t mean that you have to cease all class time. Through the magic of the internet, there is a bevy of online creative classes that’ll teach you a new skill or cultivate what you…

On Monday, the online program manager 2U announced that it will be partnering with the Yale School of Management to create short online courses intended for mid-career professionals. Courses are currently in development. They are expected to launch in the spring of next year. Online courses are increasingly proving useful for institutions of higher education. Beginning well before the 2012 massive open online course (MOOC) explosion, universities have increasingly offered shorter online alternatives to degree pathways. In their landmark 2014 study on MOOCs, researchers Fiona Hollands and Devayani Tirthali found…

Open this photo in gallery Mount Royal University, in partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University, is offering an online course called the Cannabis Education Program. The course is taught by horticulturalists, marketing specialists, and scientists working in the industry. Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press Kayden Abel was four years old when he started playing soccer. Having just turned 25, the Edmonton resident has parlayed his technical skills into success as a freestyle pro and coach. He’s in demand for his specialized work, but, career-wise, he wanted to expand his options. Mr….

The ConVal Regional School District canceled all classes Wednesday after receiving word of a “potential threat,” according to Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders. School is scheduled to resume Thursday, Saunders said. Saunders said the district was notified by police of the threat Wednesday morning at 6. “The local police departments are in the process of assessing the situation, and we are in constant contact with them,” district officials said in a statement Wednesday morning. “Due to this threat, we are cancelling school today and will be sharing further information as it…